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St. Patrick Ministry Saturday ..….7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday……….7:30 am, 9:30 am Fr. Matthew Nicks, Pastor Sunday...... 12:00 pm (Spanish) Fr. Raymond Kalema, Parochial Vicar St. Francis Fr. Curtis Seidel, Sunday...... 8:30 am, 9:30 am Chaplain Catholic Schools Deacon Jim Barrow Assumption Deacon Maclobio Robles Saturday.……...…..….4:00 pm Deacon Olegario Reyes Sunday...... 10:30 am Maddi Baird, R.E. Director Karin Western, Facility Weekday Mass Times Coordinator / Bookkeeper

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From the Pastor, November 29, 2020

As I sought world.’ Going before Jesus ‘in the spirit and inspiration for this power of Elijah,’ Jhn bears witness to Christ in bulletin letter his preaching, by his Baptism of conversion, beginning the season and through his martyrdom.” of Advent, I decided to take a look at the The ancient anticipation of the Savior’s coming Catechism. There I was heightened and made immediate through found three points the greatest of all prophets, John the Baptist. He worth reflecting on. encouraged those who heard him to prepare their hearts and lives for the arrival of the “The coming of God's Messiah who was already hidden in their midst. Son to earth is an event of such immensity that Therefore, we see a double expectancy which God willed to prepare for it over centuries. He God fosters in the hearts of his people, one makes everything converge on Christ: all the ancient and deep, the other immediate and rituals and sacrifices, figures and symbols of the intense. "First Covenant". He announces him through the mouths of the prophets who succeeded one “When the Church celebrates the liturgy of another in Israel. Moreover, he awakens in the Advent each year, she makes present this hearts of the pagans a dim expectation of this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by coming.” sharing in the long preparation for the Savior's first coming, the faithful renew their ardent It is incredible to think that God took centuries desire for his second coming. By celebrating the to prepare his chosen people and, to some precursor's birth and martyrdom, the Church extent, even the pagan world for the coming of unites herself to his desire: ‘He must increase, Christ. For example, Christians have long seen but I must decrease.’“ God’s hand at work in the prophecies of the pagan Sibyls whose messages are seen as Therefore, our purpose in celebrating Advent is foretelling the coming of the Christ. This is why twofold. First, we enter into and renew our their images are depicted in the Sistine Chapel sense of expectancy for the coming of the Lord. along with prophets from the Old Testament. In Second, we prepare ourselves spiritually to addition to this centuries-long preparation for receive him when he does come. the coming of the Christ, a more proximate preparation was made by means of the Baptist. Praised be Jesus Christ! Now and forever! “St. John the Baptist is the Lord's immediate precursor or forerunner, sent to prepare his way. ‘Prophet of the Most High,’ John In Christ, surpasses all the prophets, of whom he is the last. He inaugurates the Gospel, already from his mother's womb welcomes the coming of Fr. Nicks Christ, and rejoices in being ‘the friend of the bridegroom,’ whom he points out as ‘the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Thank you for your support of the Annual Catholic Appeal! If you have not yet pledged, please go online at dioceseofspokane.org/annual-catholic-appeal or use one of the blank envelopes in the pews. It takes our entire community to make our goal possible. Your donation supports Catholic Schools, Retired Priests, Youth Ministry, Penitentiary Ministry, and the Formation of New Priests to serve in our parishes for years to come. Thank you! St. Patrick St. Francis Assumption

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Tuesday, December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tri-Parish Masses: St Patrick’s church: 8am St. Patrick’s Church: 12:10am Assumption Church: 5:30pm St Patrick’s Church: 7:00pm (Spanish)

An Education for Life! 2020|2021 WWCS Annual Giving Campaign A COMMITMENT TO OUR FAMILIES Walla Walla Catholic Schools begins their “Annual Giving Campaign” and is asking for support from our community during these unique times. We invite you to continue the tradition of Walla Walla Catholic Schools by participating in the “Annual Giving Campaign.” DONATE TODAY! We thank you for your continued support! Questions? Email: [email protected] or call Jamie Van Wormer at 509.525.3030 Donate online: www.wallawallacatholicschools.com (Click > Support Us > Annual Giving) Join us for Mass every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5:30pm at Assumption Church. Also, a special Holy Hour takes place every Wednesday, from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM at Assumption Church. The entire Catholic community of Walla Walla is invited to join us for Mass and Holy Hour. DeSales Catholic High School Assumption Catholic Grade School Assumption Early Learning Center Principal: John Lesko Principal: John Lesko Geoff White - ELC/Director 919 E Sumach St, Walla Walla, WA 2066 E Alder St, Walla Walla, WA 2096 E Alder St, Walla Walla, WA (509) 525-3030 (509) 525-9283 (509) 525-9478

Sacraments Adult Education

Baptism Natural Family Planning Baptism classes are the first Saturday of every For information on learning family planning methods month. Please contact Deacon Jim Barrow at: approved by the Catholic Church call: Scott & [email protected] or call your parish office. Valerie Desomber at 509-524-8000 or Kathy Martuscelli at 529-1020. Confirmation & First Eucharist Sign ups are over for this year.

If you have a loved one in a nursing home or Marriage Preparation facility who is Catholic, get them on the list Contact one of the priests at least 4 months to receive Holy Communion. Call your before your desired wedding date. parish office for contact information.

Anointing of the Sick If you or someone you know is homebound, and wants to receive Communion or the Sacrament Women of Faith have decided to cancel our of Anointing, please contact your parish office. gatherings on Thursdays, 1-3 at St. Patrick youth room, until Covid numbers make it safer to gather. Sue Logsdon will contact the participants after Thanksgiving regarding when we would re- RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults start. Thanks. For info. email Roger Williams at: [email protected] Learning about our faith has never been more accessible! FORMED.ORG Tri-Parish Prayer Group: Watch from your phone or computer and Monday Night Prayer Group | meets Monday on Roku! Our Free parish access: evenings at 7:00 pm in the nursery at St Patrick’s. wwcatholic.formed.org Contact: Loraine Valencsin 529-4378.

Sacramental Prep & Religious Education K-5 Tri Parish R.E. Director | Maddi Baird R.E. Office, 408 W. Poplar, Walla Walla [email protected] | 509-525-3310 Ext. 4 Maddi’s Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM If these times do not work, please call for an appointment .

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Walla Walla Valley Eucharistic Adoration Is God calling YOU to become a Thursday 12pm - Saturday 12pm Knight? Application forms are At Assumption Church in the Adoration Chapel available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Website: Go through the main doors and to the right. www.koc766.org Grand Knight: Carl Contact a captain to sign up! Ungerec [email protected] or Please remember to social distance [email protected] from others who are praying. Greg & Sue Fazzari: [email protected] Mike & Terri Neal: [email protected] Christmas Cards For Sale Don & Kathy Martuscelli: [email protected] The Knights of Columbus "The only time our Lord asked the Apostles for will be selling Christmas anything was the night He went into agony. Cards after Sunday Not for activity did He plead but for an Hour Masses. Look for a of companionship." Ven. Fulton Sheen display table outside the church. These are Check us out on: religious themed cards from the Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” program. To Get the App This year the cards will be Search in the App Store discounted from their or Google Play Store for: regular price. We will be Walla Walla Catholic coming to all 3 www.ParishSolutionsCo.com/Walla churches. You may Prayers, Readings, Bible, Catechism & More! also call Gary at

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100.7 F.M. /KHSS showing. You can Find the program schedule and Make a donation online! CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF http:www.khssradio.co m AMERICAS Court St. Cecilia #668 Deanna Smith- Regent 525-1516. Catholic Daughters are women from all We are a woman-to-woman mentoring parishes working together to support our local program to support women during the joys, charities through prayer and works. Thank you for your challenges and sorrows of the childbearing continued generosity! www.catholicdaughters.com years. We provide peer support, spiritual Catholic Daughters have a new batch of Apple Pies and nourishment and inspirational resources. For assistance or if you are interested in joining our Wild Blackberry Pies ready for sale. For orders and delivery ministry, contact: Nancy Milton We provide peer support, spiritual nourishment and inspirational resources. Support may be provided in the form of visits, phone calls, e - mails, greeting cards, prayer, and other assistance a [email protected] or 916-612-1546., Are you or someone you know struggling with alcohol, drugs or any unhealthy attachment? If so please join us for our Recovery Rosary 6:00-6:30PM on the 1st his is a fun group full of folks who and 3rd Monday of the month at St. love G.K. Chesterton. For more Francis Church. All are welcome. For information, contact Kathy Wikman, information contact Jezzra Elstrom 509 386-7813 or email: at: [email protected] or 301-9032. [email protected]

First Saturday Mass Join us on The First Saturday of every month Mission Statement: The Tri-Parish Catholic Social Concerns Ministry is made At 9AM - Saint Patrick Church. up of parishioners from St. Patrick, St. Francis and Assumption parishes, who strive, in the light of Gospel values, to raise awareness of and address social The Next Mass will be concerns in our community and society through word and deed. Saturday, December 4th. For more information regarding this column please contact Sue Logsdon at [email protected]

READ AND LEARN: Pope Francis recently issued his latest encyclical Fratelli tutti, a work on fraternity. In the US Catholic Bishops' summary on the this encyclical, it states ” Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis gives us Fratelli tutti, a proposal for a way of life marked by the flavour of the Gospel. “ for more info see usccb.org/resources/fratelli-tutti-overview- summary

A QUICK KEY TO FRATELLI-TUTTI: Chapters 5 & 6 “To create an open world with an open heart, it is necessary to engage in politics, and a better kind of politics (Ch. 5) is essential. Politics for the common and universal good. Politics that is 'popular' because it is for and with the people. It is politics with social charity that seeks human dignity. The politics of men and women who practice political love by integrating the economy with the social and cultural fabric into a consistent and life-giving human project. Knowing how to dialogue is the way to open the world and build social friendship (Ch. 6) which manifests an open heart and provides the basis for a better politics. Dialogue seeks and respects the truth. Dialogue gives rise to the culture of encounter, which becomes a way of life, a passionate desire. Whoever dialogues is generous, recognizing and respecting the other.”

REFLECT: Respectful dialogue which respects the truth is essential to every form of conversation – from family members to international discussions. When I discuss issues with others, THE TRADITIONAL SACRED LITURGY do I so in an attempt to get my point across or do I try to listen December 13th, 2:00PM with respect to what the other is saying? Do I believe 'my way' St Patrick’s Catholic Church is the only way? Celebrant: Father Matthew Nicks Find out more: https://wwcatholic.org/latin-mass/ WORDS FROM POPE FRANCIS: “As the apostle Paul says, the faith that truly unites us to Jesus is, 'faith working through love' (Gal. 5:6)...Being wise and prudent means not waiting until the last moment to correspond to God's grace, but to do so actively and immediately, starting right now. “I...yes, I will convert soon”...”Convert today! Change your life today!” “Yes, yes, tomorrow.” And the same thing is said tomorrow, and so it never arrives. Today! If we ONLINE FAIR TRADE SALE: Our annual SERRV sale will want to be ready for the final encounter with the Lord, we be online this year! Now through Dec. 7th, when you buy must cooperate with Him now and perform good deeds handmade gifts and home decor using the web link below, 20% inspired by His love.” Angelus November 8, 2020 of your purchase will be sent to our Walla Walla Social Con- cerns Ministry to donate to local projects as well as our dioce- ACT IN LOVE: san Guatemala Mission! Thank you! Make sure you shop (and pray for our country – whether your candidates won or lost the recent share) this link: serrv.org?a=Walla2CSCM election Additional promotions may be received when ordering on the following dates: donate to the parish Feed the Hungry collection, either with a Nov 21-22: Free $10 Gift Card with every $50+ purchase financial donation or food items or donate directly to BMAC Food (Promo Code: SEGC20) Bank – for more info go to [email protected] – 5% of our county Dec 5-6: Free ground shipping, $50 minimum (Promo Code: gets its food from BMAC! SESNOWMAN20) pray for those affected by the natural disasters in our country – give to Note: if you would like help placing your order, please call Catholic Charities to help these individuals and communities: fires Judy at 509-301-0105 or email her at [email protected] and hurricanes are continuing to occur

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 722 W. Alder Street - Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 1

ounded in 1915 as a spiritual home F for Italian immigrants, St. Francis is Tuesday & Thursday a community of Roman Catholics who 8:00a.m. – 10:30 a.m. draw strength and vision from the Gospel Office Manager: Terri Neal and participation in the sacramental life of the Church, inspired by their patron Leave a message at 525-3310 Ext. 1 saint’s spirit of humility and simplicity or email: [email protected] strive to be instruments of God’s peace and reconciliation by serving those in need in the Walla Walla Valley.

MASS INTENTIONS NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 6 Sunday, November 29 Organizations 8:30 AM | All deceased members of St Francis parish+ 9:30 AM | Ernie Deccio+ Finance Council: Chair: Dominick Elia, Lorraine Monday Manuel, Andrew Neal, Kevin Magnaghi 8:00 AM | Emilio Guglielmelli + Tuesday Daily Mass is Pastoral Council: Lisa Cox, Marguerite Daltoso, 8:00 AM | Ramona Coronado + at St. Patrick’s Tina Deccio, Rosalie Lesko, Claire Valente, Stephen Wednesday at 8:00am 8:00 AM | Benefactors Fausti, Donny Biagi, Chad Kjeldgaard, Tim Pettyjohn Thursday 8:00 AM | Eugene & Ruth Bussiere+ Friday St Ann’s Altar Society 8:00 AM | Mary Odem+ Sunday, December 6th Joining St. Ann’s Altar Society is a 8:30 AM | Mary Featherston+ wonderful way to get to know the 9:30 AM | Louis & Jenny Paietta+ other Women of our Parish. All women of St. Francis are invited and Join the Missionaries of Charity for encouraged to join. Please call Lisa Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Cox (386-3238) for more information. And the Rosary. Saint Ann, Pray for us! Sunday evenings at 6:00pm at St Francis Bilingual / all are welcome President: Lisa Cox Reflections on Advent: Venerable Fulton Sheen Altar Care: November 28 | Marguerite Daltoso December 5 | Dollyjean Pettijohn Linens: Claudia Deccio, Debbie Kleinhesselink

If you know of a parishioner who is sick or in crisis, get us their name and address and we will send them a card of encouragement. Call the parish office and leave a message or e m a i l : [email protected] PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PARISH! Please continue to support your parish through these ANOINTING OF THE SICK trying times. Some different options are:  Mail in your donation: Let us know, if you want envelopes. If you or someone you know is homebound,  Set up online giving. It is easy and on our website: and in need of the Sacrament of Anointing, wwcatholic.org please contact your parish office at 525-3310.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

2098 E. Alder Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 2

n 1953, Bishop Charles D. White I established the Assumption of the Blessed We WELCOME you to Assumption Parish. If Virgin Mary Parish in Walla Walla. The you wish to learn more about us, please fill out community undertook the building of a grade the Welcome Card located in the pew racks. school. Over the next decade, there were added a convent, the rectory and our spacious OFFICE HOURS: modern church. Following the example of our Patroness, Assumption Parish strives to Monday: 9am-12pm live a sacramental life, witnessing the Thursday: 9am-12pm Gospel, in our service to others. OFFICE MANAGER: Mass Intentions November 28-29 Mary White Saturday, 4pm | Michelle Betts+ Email: [email protected] Sunday,10:30am | RoseAnne McClellan+ PASTORAL COUNCIL: December 5-6 Anne Golden, Mike Levens, Patty Konen, Sally Saturday, 4pm | Virgil Reynolds+ Buchanan-Rojo, Jerry Anhorn Jr, Michelle Moramarc, Chandra Hall Sunday,10:30am | Michele Betts +

BABY BASKET MINISTRY Children are a Saint Nicolas | December 6th gift from God. The Baby Basket Ministry would The true story of Santa Claus begins with like to gift your new little one a basket of baby Nicholas, who was born during the third clothes, diapers, lotion and a beautiful homemade century. His wealthy parents, who raised him quilt. We can't wait to make arrangements to get a to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell basket to you. Call either Mary Owens, 525 3697 what you own and give the money to the or Kit Chryst, 301 0818 with your news! poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy. He was made Bishop of Myra & became known throughout the land for his generosity. Under Emporar Diocletian, who persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith. Learn more about him: stnicholascenter.org/ St Nicholas, pray for us!

TRI-PARISH DIAPER DRIVE There is now a Baby carriage in PLEASE CONTINUE TO the back of Assumption Church SUPPORT YOUR PARISH! to make donations of diapers and Please continue to support your parish through these trying times. Some different options are: wipes for Catholic Charities and  Mail in your donation. other agencies in town that are in need of  Set up online giving. It is easy and there is a button diapers. It will be there year round. on our new website: wwcatholic.org or sign up here: https://osvonlinegiving.com/4582

SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Anointing of the Sick Local businesses and sponsors that advertise in the bulletin need our support more than ever! We are If you or someone you know grateful to them! Their sponsorship allows us to get our is homebound, and wants to bulletin at no charge to the parishes! receive the Sacrament of Anointing, please contact your Send Bulletin Submissions to: parish office at 525-3310. [email protected] 8

St. Patrick Catholic Church 408 West Poplar Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 3

orn of the original 1846 Diocese Office Hours: B of Walla Walla, St. Patrick Parish Monday, Wednesday, Friday is a culturally diverse community of Roman Catholics who, in cooperation 9AM -1:00PM with other Christians in the Walla Walla Valley, strive to worship God, Office Manager: foster spiritual growth among its Sonia Muro members, and serve others according to Email:[email protected] the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastoral Council: Antonio Caso, Salvador Esquivel, Shawna Sweeney, Steve Droke, Catherine Worden, Monica Gaffrey, Roger Treis.

WELCOME BABY MINISTRY If you are expecting a baby or recently had a baby, please let us know so we can get a new baby gift basket to you. We would also love to provide you and your family with some meals as you get settled. Contactless drop off can be arranged during Covid. Please call Jennifer Caso with your baby news.(509). 301-7103.

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PARISH! One easy way is to set up online giving. It is easy to do. https:osvonlinegiving.com/4583 There is also a button on our website: wwcatholic.org

Parroquia San Patricio 408 West Poplar Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 AVISOS EN ESPAÑOL PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

29 DE NOVIEMBRE, 2020

N acida original de la Diócesis de Walla Walla de Horario de Oficina: 1846, la parroquia de San Patricio es una comunidad Lunes, Miercoles y diversa culturalmente de Católicos Romanos que, en Viernes cooperación con otros cristianos en el V alle de Walla 9:00 – 2:00 Walla, se esfuerza por adorar a Dios, fomentar el Office Manager: crecimiento espiritual entre sus miembros y servir a Sonia Muro los demás de acuerdo al Evangelio de Jesucristo.

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PROXIMA PLATICA BAUTISMAL 7 DE DICIEMBRE, MIDDLE SCHOOL/SECUNDARIA grados 6– 8 2020 A LAS 7 PM EN EL SALON NATIVIDAD. Mary White—High School Grados 9-12. NO SE ESTAN REUNIENDO POR EL MOMENTO BAUTISMOS: PROXIMO BAUTISMO SERA EL 26 DE

DICIEMBRE DE 2020. POR FAVOR LLAME A LA

OFICINA PARROQUIAL PARA REGISTRARSE PARA INTENCIONES DE MISAS-NOV. 30-DEC. 6- LOS BAUTISMOS Y PLATICAS. 2020 CATECISMO—2019-2020 Mon.-30 –8:00 am—Emilio Guglielmelli (+) Directora de Educación Religiosa, Maddi Tues. Dec. 1 –8:00am–Ramona Coronado (+) Wed,-2 -8:am– Benefactors Baird. Thurs.–3 -8:00am Eugene & Ruth Bussiere+ Fri.-4—8:00am Mary Odem+ Sat. 5-7:00pm—Tri-Parish parishioners Sun.-6— 7:30 am–Don Hunerlach (+) CAC—Necesitamos su ayuda para la Colecta Sun.-6 - 9:30 am—Amelia Caso (+) Anual Católica. Solamente tenemos el 45 % Dom.-6,- 12:00 pm—Ramona Coronado (+) de nuestra meta y en la participación el 18%.

Necesitamos su ayuda para cumplir nuestra EVANGELIO – meta. Por favor done tanto como sus medios En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus dicipulos: se lo permitan. “Velen y estén preparados, porque no saben cuando llegará el momento. Asi como un hombre que se va de viaje, deja su casa y encomienda a cada quien lo que Oración a San Miguel—San Miguel Arcán- debe hacer y encarga al portero que esté gel, defiéndonos en la batalla. Se nuestro am- velando. Asi también velen ustedes, paro contra la perversidad y acechanzas del Pues no saben a que hora va a regresar el demonio. Reprimale Dios, pedimos supli- dueño de la casa: si al anochecer, cantes: y tu, principe de la milicia celestial, a la medianoche, al canto del gallo o a la madrugada. arroja al infierno, con el divino poder, a sa- No vaya a suceder que llegue de repente y los tanás y a los otros espiritus malignos que an- halle durmiendo. Lo que les digo a ustedes, dan dispersos por el mundo para la perdición lo digo para todos: Permanezcan alerta”. de las almas. Amén. Marcos:13:33-37

CARTA DEL PARROCO 29 DE NOVIEMBRE DEL 2020

Mientras que el cual el presenta como ’El Cordero de Dios,

buscaba inspiración que quita el pecado del mundo.’ Va antes de para este boletin Jesús ’en el espiritu y poder de Elias,’ Juan da comenzando la testimonio de Cristo en su predicación, por el temporada de bautismo de conversion, y por medio de su Adviento, decidi martirio.” echarle un vistazo La Antigua participación de la venida del al Catecismo. Alli Salvador se intensificó y se hizo inmediata por encontré tres medio del más grande de los profetas, Juan el puntos dignos de Bautista. Animó a todos los que lo reflexionar. escuchaban para preparer sus corazones y “La venida del vidas para la llegada del Mesias que ya Hijo de Dios a la tierra es un evento de tal estaba Escondido en medio de ellos. Por lo inmensidad que Dios quiso prepararse para tanto, vemos una doble expectative que Dios ello durante siglos. Hace que todo converja en alimenta en el corazón de su pueblo, una Cristo. Todos los rituales y los sacrificios, Antigua y profunda, y la otra inmediata e figuras y simbolos del “Primer Pacto”. El lo intensa. anuncia por medio de las bocas de los profetas que le sucedieron uno a otro en Israel. “Cuando la Iglesia celebra la liturgia de Además despierta en los corazones de los Adviento cada año, hace presente esta paganos una vaga expectative de su venida..” expectativa Antigua del Mesias, compartiendo Es increible pensar que le tomó siglos a Dios en la larga preparación para la primera venida preparar a su pueblo elegido y, hasta cierto del Salvador, los fieles renuevan su ardiente punto, aún el mundo de los paganos para la deseo por su segunda venida. Celebrando el venida de Cristo. Por ejemplo, los Cristianos nacimiento y martirio de su precursor, la han visto por mucho tiempo la mano de Dios Iglesia se une a este deseo: ’El debe crecer, y en acción en las profecias de las sibilas yo debo disminuir.” paganas cuyos mensajes se han visto como Por lo tanto, nuestro propósito en celebrar el prediciendo la venida de Cristo. Esto es el Adviento es doble. Primero, entramos y porqué sus imágenes están representadas en la renovamos nuestro sentido de expectación por Capilla Sistina junto con profetas del Antiguo la venida del Señor. Segundo, nos preparamos Testamento. Además de esta preparación de espiritualmente para recibirlo cuando venga. siglos para la venida de Cristo, una preparación más aproximada fue hecha por Alabado sea Jesucristo! Ahora y por los medio del Bautista. siglos! “San Juan Bautista es el precursor inmediato del Señor, para preparar su camino. ’Profeta En Cristo, del Altisimo,’ Juan sobrepasa a todos los profetas, de los cuales el es el ultimo. El inaugura el Evangelio, ya desde el vientre de su madre da la bienvenida a la venida de Padre Nicks

Cristo, y se goza en ser el ’amigo del novio,’

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